Will Smith attends Emancipation premiere with wife Jada and kids after THAT slap

Emancipation producer Joey McFarland took to Instagram on Sunday to apologize for taking a photo from 1863 of an enslaved man to the Los Angeles premiere of the Apple TV+ film, which marks Will Smith's first major release since infamously slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.'I wholeheartedly apologize to everyone I have offended by bringing a photograph of Peter to the Emancipation premiere,' McFarland, 50, said in a statement. 'My intent was to honor this remarkable man and to remind the general public that his image not only brought about change in 1863 but still resonates and promotes change today.'McFarland showed off the photo - of the enslaved man whose real name was Gordon, and was called 'Whipped Peter' - during the Will Smith film's debut at the Regency Village Theatre this past Wednesday.

Will Smith has revealed what Rihanna thinks of his new movie Emancipation – his first film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. The Academy Award winner, 54, shared the 34-year-old mogul's private reaction earlier this week while walking the red carpet for the premiere of his graphic slave drama. Smith is attempting to move past the lasting scandal of his televised assault, but the mediocre reviews for Emancipation are not helping his efforts.  Praying for a comeback: Will Smith, 54, has revealed what Rihanna thinks of his new movie Emancipation – his first film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars'Rihanna loved the cinematography,' Smith claimed to E! News. 'She could not get over the look of the film and how it felt.' The multiplatinum hitmaker attended a star-studded screening of Emancipation back in October, rallying around the embattled King Richard star in his private movie theatre. Rihanna's boyfriend A$AP Rocky was also in attendance, along with Dave Chappelle, Tyler Perry and Kenya Barris. 'The thing that's great with Black people,' Smith joked to E! News, 'is they talk to the screen the whole time, so you don't have to ask people's opinion.

Has there ever been a more anomalous pairing than Guy Ritchie of all directors doing Disney‘s live-action “Aladdin” film? The 2019 movie is an outlier in Ritchie’s filmography, but yes, he indeed directed it. And Ritchie also directs the upcoming sequel, and what’s more, he wants disgraced actor Will Smith back as his Genie.

It was fascinating to see my good colleague Valerie Complex describe, in her review of the Antoine Fuqua/Will Smith slavery drama Emancipation, having almost walked out of the film, not because it was unworthy, but because she found the depiction of Black suffering and death almost too much to watch.

Emancipation on November 30. The evening marked the family's first red carpet appearance since the infamous and ensuing scandal.Willow wore a show-stopping pair of Stella McCartney statement trousers embellished with crystal-studded hip cut-outs for the occasion. She kept the rest of her look minimal and monochromatic with a cropped black vest and platform creepers.

Showing their support. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith walked their first red carpet together since the actor made headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

Willow Smith showed up to support her famous father Will Smith at the premiere of his highly-anticipated new film Emancipation.The 22-year-old singer/actress hit the red carpet in a unique black look at the premiere, held at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California on Wednesday.Willow was joined by her father Will Smith, mother Jada Pinkett Smith, half-brother Trey Smith and brother Jaden Smith at the red carpet event, the first since her father's infamous Oscars slap.  Willow steps out: Willow Smith showed up to support her famous father Will Smith at the premiere of his highly-anticipated new film Emancipation Family affair: Willow was joined by her father Will Smith, mother Jada Pinkett Smith, half-brother Trey Smith and brother Jaden Smith at the red carpet eventWillow stepped out wearing a black vest that exposed her toned midriff, with her short black hair falling to her chin.She accessorized with a number of rings on both hands, while rocking a pair of unique black wide-legged pants. The pants featured diamond-encrusted embellishments over butterfly frames over both her hips, as she completed her look with black boots.

Exactly three months after it she was accused of grooming and sexual abuse of minors, Tiffany Haddish has returned to the red carpet.The 42-year-old actress was all smiles at the Los Angeles premiere of Will Smith's new film Emancipation, held Wednesday evening at the Regency Village Theatre.The actress was spotted solo at the event, her first red carpet event since the accusations against her and comedian Aries Spears surfaced on August 30. Red carpet return: Exactly three months after it she was accused of grooming and sexual abuse of minors , Tiffany Haddish has returned to the red carpetHaddish stepped out in a stunning powder blue Maison Margiela dress with incredible 'trompe-l'œil' artwork depicting other layers of an outfit.The trompe-l'œil artwork on the dress - designed to depict what appears to be a three-dimensional image on a two-dimensional surface - features a button-up top layered over a bustier with a fringed skirt.

Ben Foster put on a dapper display as he cosied up to his glamorous wife Laura Prepon at the premiere of Will Smith's new movie, Emancipation. The Survivor actor, who plays Jim Fassel in the drama, stepped out in a gray suit with a white button-down shirt underneath it at the Los Angeles event on Wednesday. The 42-year-old went without a tie to the event and snuggled up next to Prepon, 42, who he married back in 2018.  Happy couple: Ben Foster and Laura Prepon looked dapper at the premiere of Will Smith's new movie, Emancipation, in Los Angeles on Wednesday Laura stunned in a fashionable black dress with sheer fabric covering her legs and arms. It had a deep neckline, plunging toward the middle of her cleavage. She brushed her jet black hair off to the right and tucked her tresses behind her left ear.  She painted her lips light pink and accessorized with a thin diamond necklace.

Will Smith is out and about promoting the hell out of his new drama, “Emancipation,” which Apple is pushing heavily this awards season. And as you might expect, whenever he is interviewed, not only does he get the chance to talk about the film, but he has to give an explanation/apology for his actions earlier this year at the Oscars when he slapped Chris Rock on stage.

, Smith appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah to promote his upcoming film Emancipation and discuss how he's spent his year post-slap.Noah immediately turned his attention Smith's starring role in Emancipation, a slavery epic from director Antoine Fuqua about Whipped Peter—an escaped slave whose heavily scarred back was photographed and became one of the most graphic depictions of slavery, helping to galvanize abolitionists to end the institution once and for all. “Emancipation is not the kind of film we would expect to see you in as Will Smith,” said host Trevor Noah.

Will Smith is continuing his press tour for his new movie Emancipation, giving his first talk show interview since his now-infamous Oscar slap of Chris Rock.The 54-year-old actor appeared on Monday night's episode of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, where he revealed there was a 'rage' inside him that night.He also added that, when he got home after the ceremony, his nine-year-old nephew was waiting and had seen the slap, asking him, 'Why did you hit that man, Uncle Will?' Interview: The 54-year-old actor appeared on Monday night's episode of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, where he revealed there was a 'rage' inside him that night Slap aftermath: Will Smith is continuing his press tour for his new movie Emancipation, giving his first talk show interview since his now-infamous Oscar slap of Chris RockWill revealed on the show, 'My little nephew Dom is nine. He is the sweetest little boy.

An emotional Will Smith revisited Oscar night with Trevor Noah on Monday by explaining what drove him to slap Chris Rock in front of millions of viewers.

Almost exactly eight months after his infamous Oscar slap, Will Smith admits he has lost sleep over the slap hurting his new film Emancipation.Smith, 54, won his first Oscar for King Richard just an hour after he slapped Oscar presenter Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.Now Smith reveals in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly that he is worried his action may have hurt the film's awards season chances. Slap: Almost exactly eight months after his infamous Oscar slap, Will Smith admits he has lost sleep over the slap hurting his new film Emancipation Chances: Now Smith reveals in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly that he is worried his action may have hurt the film's awards season chances'The only discomfort my heart has around that is that so many people have done spectacular work on this film,' Smith says.'My hope is that my team isn't penalized at all for my actions.

Will Smith has said he 'completely understands' if people are deterred from watching his new film Emancipation after his shocking Oscars slap in March.The actor, 54, sent shockwaves around the world when he struck Chris Rock onstage after he made an ill-timed joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett-Smith - with the star telling Fox 5’s Good Day DC he 'respects' if fans are not ready to see him onscreen.He said: 'I completely understand — if someone is not ready, I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready. Slap: Will Smith has said he 'completely understands' if people are deterred from watching his new film Emancipation after his shocking Oscars slap in MarchThe Seven Pounds actor added that he hopes his actions won't negatively affect the team who have worked on the film, which is his first project since the slap.He said: 'My deepest concern is my team – Antoine [Fuqua] has done what I think is the greatest work of his entire career. 'The people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalize my team.

Acknowledging the hesitation. Ahead of the release of Emancipation — his first movie since he infamously slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars — Will Smith is getting candid about the type of reaction he anticipates from fans.

Will Smith is sharing his thoughts about people who might not be ready to see his new film Emancipation after his infamous Oscars slap.

Apple is putting its entire awards season hopes in the lap of Will Smith and the upcoming film, “Emancipation.” A year ago, this would have been a no-brainer, as Smith is one of the most bankable and celebrated stars in Hollywood. But after his on-stage assault of Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars, there were plenty of people who questioned whether or not this is a good time to release “Emancipation” less than a year after the controversial moment.

Will Smith shared a new Instagram clip earlier Sunday that captured a reflective moment he had while on set of his latest drama film, Emancipation. The King Richard actor, 54, sat on a chair placed in the middle of a rainy forest and explained during a break in filming that, 'God's world is actually beautiful.' The star previously uploaded a video on Saturday sharing that he tested positive for Covid, preventing him from attending a screening for the upcoming Apple TV+ film. Special moment: Will Smith, 54, shared a clip onto his Instagram on Sunday as he had a reflective moment on set of his latest film, Emancipation At the beginning of the video, Will could be seen sitting on a chair surrounded by trees amid a break from shooting a scene for Emancipation.  The star was wearing his character's costume and held an umbrella over his head as he silently looked out at the rain gently falling onto the ground. 'This is my favorite moment on this movie,' he admitted, as the camera panned towards the vibrant, green trees.  Peaceful: The award-winning actor was filmed peacefully and quietly looking out at the rain as it fell down onto the green leaves and forest ground  Enjoying the time: The star turned towards the camera while an individual on set filmed the moment, and expressed that he loved, 'the rain'  The raindrops could be heard pattering onto the leaves and the dirt covered ground before Will continued, 'I love the rain.' In the caption attached to the video, the talented star typed out to his 62.7 million followers, 'One of the most beautiful moments shooting.'With a calm look appearing on his face, the Aladdin star expressed that he loved how the rain 'makes everything stop.